He was walking towards his old high school to meet a coworker for a ride. Ill try to sum up some basic facts of the case - Jason Jolkowski was a 19-year-old who lived in Omaha, Nebraska with his parents and worked at the fast food restaurant Fazolis. Did he walk or was he given a ride? On the way out the door of his family's residence, he decided to help his younger brother take trash cans into the garage. On June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowskis manager called him into work earlier than expected. "Family still searching for missing son", "Month Passes Without Clue of Disappearance of Son,", "MISSING: 20 year anniversary of Jason Jolkowskis disappearance,". Jason Jolkowski was born on June 24, 1981 in Grand Island, Nebraska. His case remains unsolved. at the time of his disappearance he was a part time student in a community college in iowa, and he worked at a restaurant. In 2021, the Jolkowski family gathered with Jasons friends at a park for a grim commemoration the 20th anniversary of his disappearance. Did they die in the fire? Prior to his disappearance, Jolkowski was a part-time student in the radio broadcasting program at Iowa Western Community College; he also worked at a local Fazolis restaurant. -, Press J to jump to the feed. Jolkowski's loved ones suspect foul play may have been involved in his disappearance. I agree that suicide would be next to impossible for several different reasons, including nowhere to hide on the route. Jason Jolkowski was born on June 24, 1981, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to parents Jim and Kelly. the school was eight blocks away from his home. His mother founded Project Jason, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the families of missing people and publicizing missing person cases, after her son vanished. Someone in Omaha saw something that day, or knows someone who let something slip. 'There's no leads, nobody saw anything': 20 years since Jason Jolkowski was last seen, JASON JOELKOWSKIS FAMILY CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR ANSWERS. He lived close to Jason and the high school, was the same age. On September 24, 2016, Unfound released the episode for Jason Jolkowski who went missing from Omaha, NE on June 13, 2001. No trace of him was ever found, or any useful leads. at the time of his disappearance he was a part time student in a community college in iowa, and he worked at a restaurant. I hope his family gets closure one day. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Jason's Background Jason Jolkowski was a 19-year-old college student from Omaha, Nebraska who mysteriously vanished on June 13th, 2001 while on a walk between 10:45 AM and 11:30 AM. As of 2023[update], Jolkowski's whereabouts remain unknown. I would not rule out a pedophile-like assailant completely--or more specifically, one who liked young males, not children. He is described as a shy person who was not involved with drugs or alcohol and was close to his family at the time of his disappearance. NO ANSWERS, NO CESLU. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Some theorize that Jolkowski was murdered by a neighbor, others believe he was a victim of a hit-and-run and was disposed of by the perpetrators, and there are some who think he may have even been mugged. "There's a plaque and a tree at Roberts Park planted off the Keystone Trail in honor of Jolkowski.On Sunday afternoon, friends, family and neighbors gathered to share memories, paint and hide rocks with #FindJasonJ on them.The hashtag is meant to spread awareness of Jolkowski's story and encourage the public to keep an eye out for him. Though he did experience some communication difficulties throughout his childhood - particularly when it came to speech and language expression- Jason is a highly intelligent person. the police first considered it a runaway scenario but 10 days after his disappearance they began interviewing neighbors and friends and conducting searches but nothing came out of it. He left his bank account of over $600 USD untouched since that day, his cell phone never showed subsequent activity, never picked up his paycheck or enquired about his auto which was in the shop having repair work done. Privacy Policy. The then 19-year-old was walking seven blocks from his . Updated 6 times since October 12, 2004. My first instinct was that someone probably offered him a ride and he met with foul play. There are no indications that he had any of the typical issues that would get a person murdered. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find. Jason was described as shy, intelligent, and kind by those who knew him. I was looking at the park (Lake James Park) on Google Maps, and it seems like there is a lot of construction underway at the park, with various pits and large holes. Jason Jolkowski was a 19-year-old college student from Omaha, Nebraska who mysteriously vanished on June 13th, 2001 while on a walk between 10:45 AM and 11:30 AM. [2], At 10:45a.m., Jolkowski was last seen by a neighbor, who witnessed him helping his younger brother pull trash cans from the curb back to the house. He never showed up to the school and has never been seen or heard from since. THATS A THAT' A LONG TIME CHESTER LINK FORMER. But, it does help keep his memory alive and people interestedsomeone out there knows something about this case. And by the time nine days had gone byany clues were long gone. kind of thing I wonder if anybody would have even noticed. Cookie Notice Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Jason went missing when he was 19 years old. [4][5] The school was eight blocks (about 0.5mi (0.80km)) from his home. As of 2022[update], Jolkowski's whereabouts remain unknown. (Jason attended and graduated from Benson High, where he was supposed to meet his ride to work). But this seems weird because 1) it means no blood or other physical evidence of Jason being struck was left in the street, and 2) it means all of this happened in the middle of the day in a populated neighborhood with no one noticing. Asha has not been seen since. He had taken the spring semester off of college to work and save money, and he was doing just that- working at a local Fazoli's fast food restaurant and was preparing to start a job at SITEL. As the days passed with no word, Jolkowski had trouble finding a source of advice or comfort -- partly because Jason's age meant he was classified as a missing adult rather than a missing child. Or someone who seemed helpless and actually wasn't. The first theory is that Jason was the victim of a hit and run accident that left him either dead or with life-threatening injuries. ), Good video on the case from YouTuber Shauna Rae. Thirty years later, we still have no answers as to what happened to them. Sherman was born in 1982, so likely was class of 2000 or maybe 2001, but he probably went to another high school. The details of this case provide a very tight timeframe and swath of area for whatever happened. and our Since his car was still at the auto repair shop, he had to figure out another way to get to work. At around 10:45 AM he helped his brother pull some trash bins from the curb into the garage and then set off on the eight-block trek from his home to the high school where a coworker had arranged to pick him. If not, I think gang violence could be a possibility but I honestly doubt that no one would've noticed given how residential the area is. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Somewhere along that short, half-mile walk, that young man vanished. Its impossible to have even an inkling towards what theory is right here. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. After Jason didn't show up to the high school as planned, the coworker either called her boss (who eventually called Jason's home) or directly called Jason's home to inquire about his whereabouts and say that he didn't make it to the meeting spot. According to the Omaha Police Department, the investigation remains open and active, but it is essentially a cold case with no promising leads. On June 13, 2001, Jason was scheduled to work at Fazolis. "Jason Jolkowski," Disappeared, November 19, 2021, "Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski", Wikipedia, "There's no leads, nobody saw anything," Emily Tencer, KETV 7, June 13, 2021, "Family still searching for missing son", Marion Rhodes, Omaha World-Herald, January 5, 2004, "Month Passes Without Clue of Disappearance of Son," Kamahria Hopkins, Omaha World-Herald, July 13, 2001, "MISSING: 20 year anniversary of Jason Jolkowskis disappearance," WOWT News, June 12th, 2021. Jason would had known the area very well. What happened to Jason Jolkowski? Jason Jolkowski disappeared on June 13, 2001 headed to Benson High School for a ride to work at Fazoli's on 80th and Cass Street in Omaha Nebraska. Missing From: Omaha, Nebraska Missing: June 24, 2001 . [8] As of 2022, the Omaha Police Department continues to investigate the case. I think the total lack of physical evidence points towards Jason leaving with someone willingly. And by the time nine days had gone byany clues were long gone. However, nothing I have ever read has actually stated where the co-worker intended to meet Jason. Jason was also said to have no interest in partying and no known involvement with alcohol or drugs at any point in his life. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. his mother described him as shy and said he had a small handful of friends, so he doesn't seem like the type to have enemies or something like that. Unsolved American missing person case from Omaha in 2001, "Family to hold vigil for missing student", "12 Years Later- Jason Jolkowski Still Missing", "Missing teen's parents help other families cope", "Discovery of body could be 'at least an answer', "MISSING: 20 year anniversary of Jason Jolkowski's disappearance", "Family's Loss Inspires Law To Help Find Missing Persons", "Kelly Jolkowski, Mother Of Missing Teen, Recognized For Aiding Victims' Families", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disappearance_of_Jason_Jolkowski&oldid=1140851759, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2023, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:36. Possibly saw something he wasnt supposed to (car being stolen, drug deal, burglary? Maple street has another entrnce to the high school, with a parking lot and houses and apartments on the other side of the street. Assume a link would have been made if there was a serial killer in the area. At around 11:15, Jasons coworker called his house to ask where he was, as he was late in meeting her. he graduated from high school, was attending community college, and was able to hold down a job i think his disability wasn't severe enough to disrupt his work and school. jason jolkowski has never been seen or heard from since then. Much healing to the family. I DIDNT REALIZE ITS BEEN 20 YEARS. He believes he could be one of the last people to see him that day. June 13 marks 20 years since Jolkowski was unexpectedly called into work and agreed to meet a coworker at Benson High School for a ride. Between 11:15 and 11:30, Jasons coworker called his home phone to ask where Jason was, as he hadnt showed up to the school to be picked up. This case feels as if its ice cold with no leads, but I have to believe that someone holds the key here. I think someone had watched him over the last few days at least. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. At the same time, I dont think he would have been able to make it far from any accident scene without being seen and recognized, let alone not being recognized for so many years after. He has not cashed any of his paychecks, used his cellular phone or ATM card, or picked up his car from the auto repair shop since his disappearance. Though he did experience some communication difficulties throughout his childhood particularly when it came to speech and language expression- Jason is a highly intelligent person. Again, no idea of motive, that would help here, but pre-arranging a meet-up spot to me puts those persons most in the suspect pool. After searching through other case write ups and discussion threads, Ive come up with three theories which, again, are not based on evidence, but instead are based on the situation. Maybe Jason was intentionally struck by a car or picked up in a case of mistaken identity. All we really have at this point is speculation. Since then, and despite me avoiding superlatives in most forms, I have called Jason's case the most mysterious Unfound has featured. Seemingly not involved in anything suspect. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Unfortunately, with this mark, I will have not had him more years than I had him in my life since he disappeared at the age 19. As mentioned before, there is a park on the way to the high school from his home. Might be interesting to look up if any other crimes were reported in the area that same day. Jason Jolkowski has been missing since June 2001. Say was 16 when her 19-year-old cousin disappeared. And then nothing. Cookie Notice Jason Jolkowski was a 19 year old from Omaha, Nebraska. Project Jason . Jason left his parents home around 10:45 am and was last seen by a neighbor setting trash receptacles out by the street. N 50th Ave leads right into the high school grounds, and it too is somewhat secluded/not very traveledso, Jason could had taken any of these routes to the high school, if he got that far. Jason Jolkowski was born on June 24, 1981, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to parents Jim and Kelly. He showered and dressed, and was last seen by his little brother bringing in the trash cans, as the trash pickup had taken place that morning. He was last seen leaving his family home travelling in the direction of his former high school, where he was supposed to meet his ride to work. Has anybody tried to contact authorities to get them to reveal more about this guy's case? Jolkowski is a man from Omaha, Nebraska, who went missing on June 13th, 2001, while walking to his former high school to meet up with a co-worker for a ride to work. How did Jason vanish in broad daylight during such a short window of time? I do hope they looked closely at the coworker though, because that seems to be the only part of his day that was out of the ordinary. I have to laugh at those comments. At 10:45, Jason was seen bringing garbage cans in from the curb. Jolkowski was supposed to start a new job a week after he vanished, and was excited about it; he never showed up to begin work there. His family founded Project Jason, a non-profit assisting families of missing people, in 2003. Or Jason suffered a head injury that resulted in amnesia, which led him away from his life. If you know something, come forward. This was a relatively straightforward walk in a pretty residential area, although there is a park on the way to the school (I will get into the relevancy of the park soon). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Despite circumstantial evidence pointing to his stepmother, the case remains unsolved. Though they were spotted that day in the mall, they have not been seen since and the vehicle they arrived in was left behind. "Someone does know something and we need someone to come forward and help alleviate all our pain," said Jim Jolkowski, Jolkowski's father.At the event Sunday, Jolkowski's father also asked the crowd to pray for the family of Ryan Larsen, saying he understands what they are going through right now. "I didn't realize it's been 20 years. All we really have at this point is speculation. This was 2001 it wouldn't have been as simple as shooting the girl a text saying "I got a ride already on my way". A later check of security cameras at Benson High School show he never arrived on campus. It was 2001, and 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski from Nebraska was on his summer break from community college. At the time of his disappearance . There is a website and foundation started by Jason's mother in 2003: http://www.projectjason.org/about/about-jason.html It gives details on Jason and the case of his mysterious disappearance near his family home in Omaha, Nebraska. I have absolutely nothing to support this belief. On April 15, 2005, Centre County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Ray Gricar went out for a drive and was never seen again. between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. his boss called his house asking about jason, saying he didn't show up. Probably not connected, but another 19 year old white male went missing while living on the same street, about a mile away, about a month later. Hmm, interesting. He believes he could be one of the last people to see him that day. He was a 6'2" 180 man. This is easily the most baffling missing persons case Ive ever come across mostly because of the tight timeframe and area constraints. He had a younger brother named Michael. When he failed to arrive, his co-worker phoned his house at some time between 11:1511:30 a.m., looking for him, but he was not there. In a case like this, one with no witnesses or evidence of any kind, one can only speculate as to what might have happened. He was last seen by a neighbor, who said he was taking out the trash at his home, presumably before walking to the school. The one thing I would really like to know is did anyone (or how long until) did someone attempt to call Jason's cell phone---and did his co-worker-ride also have a cell phone? it's important to note this, it was reported that jason had a mild learning disability with his speech and language but according to his parents he hwd above average intelligence. If you or anyone you know have any information regarding Jasons disappearance, please contact the Omaha police department in reference to Case Number RB85214T. [2] Shortly after his disappearance, the school's security cameras were checked, but none of them showed Jolkowski arriving at the school. There had been no additional sightings of him and there was no forensic evidence or even circumstantial evidence to work with in this case. But, lets remember there were a few things out of the ordinary that day: his car was in the shop--had been all week--he called in unexpectedly and he was about to start a new job. Shortly after his disappearance, the school's security cameras were checked, but none of them showed Jolkowski arriving at the school". His car had been in the shop for at least a few days by the time he vanished and I think someone had observed him walking to work or to a ride, etc. I went down a rabbit hole but could only find pictures of the pedestrian tunnel under Dodge. Unfortunately, I can not find anything that tells us what Jason did in the previous days he did not have his car---did he actually go to work? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. AFAIK there arent any suspects or persons of interest in this case. What's your theory on Jolkowski's disappearance? In order for this theory to make sense, the driver of the offending car would have had to remove Jason from the scene and hide him somewhere to avoid prosecution. Thats just hard to fathom. What is more is Sherman had a job interview that day (which he went to) but never returned home. In the early morning hours of Valentine's Day 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree left her home with a packed bookbag. Obviously, it's been almost 20 years since Jason vanished but I wonder what the park looked like back then. He didn't appear to be running away from a bad home or work life such as Maura Murray, Nick and Lisa Masee, or my personal favorite, Ray Gricar. Jolkowski's loved ones suspect foul play may have been involved in his disappearance. NOTHING LIKE THAT. This is when his disappearance was discovered. As this theory goes, Jason was walking when someone stopped and offered a ride. The fourteenth anniversary of the disappearance of Jason Jolkowski recently passed us (he disapeared June 13, 2001). Apparently the coworker giving Jason a ride was checked out by law enforcement and cleared. At 10:45, Jason was seen bringing garbage cans in from the curb. In the aftermath of his disappearance, Jolkowski's parents successfully campaigned for "Jason's Law", a statewide database for missing people in Nebraska. I do think Jason got at least as far as crossing Bedford Ave. On the other hand, we have a large park, Gallagher Park across from the front of the high school on N 52nd street and there is, at the immediate south-west of the high school very easy access to the NW Radial Highway (Rt 64) which leads out to I-680, 480 and Interstate 80 within ten minutes. Surely if a car hit a person, someone nearby would have heard? He had a passion for broadcasting and the Chicago Cubs. Jason had to walk about eight blocks, in a zig-zag like pattern from his house at North 48th street and Pinkney Street to Benson High school, which would had involved walking along Bedford Ave for at least one to five blocks, depending on the exact route he took. The route most likely for Jason to have taken is so straightforward it's very hard for me to think of any place somebody could hide a body or do whatever happened to him without anyone witnessing anything. Jolkowski also had learning disabilities which caused him to have trouble with speech and language. the area around his school is very quiet and it's reported to have little pedestrian or vehicle traffic. THERES NO LEADS. Especially considering the time of day and that Jason usually drove to work but had a change of plans because his car was at a repair shop. Despite the enduring pain of their loss, Jason's family still remains hopeful that one day theyll have closure and definitive answers about what happened to their son. since jason went missing, there has been no activity on his bank account and cell phone. "His brother also looked out the window and saw him walking in the direction toward Benson. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Agree look to the people who knew and/or planned for his trip to work. He agreed, the driver made their demands, and things went wrong. Murphy recalled a memory from those lost years: We really didnt have a name for it, but it was kind of a who laughs first game. "I didn't realize it's been 20 years. the omaha PD suspect foul play but there is no body, no clues, and no evidence. That, or he was forced into a car. jason struggled with giving directions so he planned on meeting his co-worker at benson high school (which they both previously attended and graduated from). He pops in to help the person with whatever, is overcome, or maybe is assaulted and fatally hurt. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://netnebraska.org/article/news/956652/chaplain-former-gang-member-and-businesswoman-discuss-gang-violence-omaha. Jason was last seen by a neighbor, Chester Link, who spotted him helping Michael, his younger brother, take the garbage cans back to the garage and then walking in the direction of the school at about 10:45 a.m. that morning. It was a seemingly normal day in June of 2001. 12, 2021 at 10:46 AM PDT. On December 23, 1974, Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Ann Moseley went Christmas shopping. His photo is shown age progressed to 36 years. No suspects have ever been identified in this case. Chester Link said he's that neighbor who saw Jolkowski walking toward the high school. there's a huge divide between West Omaha and north/east Omaha. As I understand, the co-worker who was giving him the ride was questioned extensively--more than anyone else in fact. He appeared to have originally planned on walking to work that day, but called the restaurant to say he would be getting a ride with a coworker. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Jason wasn't 100% what he wanted to do yet with his life, but was . Jason was described by his parents as considerate and generous, the kind of person who would go out of his way to help others. he only had $60 on him when he went missing. Not common, but it does happen. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. People who have been following disappearances and missing people for some time will probably be aware of his case, but here's a quick rundown from his Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jason_Anthony_Jolkowski. Update: A man found murdered in . Jason Jolkowski, de 19 anos, saiu para trabalhar mais cedo no dia 13 de junho de 2001, mas ele nunca chegou no trabalho.#JasonJolkowski #mistrio Fontes:http. more like highly connected jason 6foot 1605 second victim 6 ft 160 both 19 from the the same street. I tend to believe he was met with foul play as well. This case seems baffling with basically no physical evidence. This is one of the most baffling missing persons cases Ive looked into so far, for a few reasons. Jim and Kelly Jolkowski went on to create Project Jason, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance to the families of missing people. In the early morning hours of December 25, 1945, the Sodder family's home burned down. This case blows my mind and I've done so much research. The driver then hid Jason somewhere yet unfound. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He falls into the category of missing for no comprehensible reason, along with Brian Shaffer, James Tedford, and Trevaline Evans.
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